The innovation in coatings
for efficient plant protection

In-house development

A team of scientists at the Technologie- & Gründerzentrum (Technology and Founder Centre) Bitterfeld-Wolfen has succeeded in developing an eco-friendly starch-based product. A new, native, biodegradable polymer has been developed.

Plant protection

The product stands out by being highly biodegradable, having high tolerance towards fats, oxygen, nitrogen and aromas, as well as having excellent coating features and film-forming properties with outstanding parameters.

Coating products

The development has been protected by patent law and the knowledge carriers have been included in the founder’s team. The product has been registered under the name Amylofol® at the German Patent and Trademark Office.

CropCover CC-1000

CropCover CC-1000 is added to the spray mixture to enhance the plant protectant’s and fertilizer’s resistance to rain. This makes it possible, to increase both the availability and the concentration of the active substances. Longterm exact trials were able to reveal that in plants being treated with CropCover CC-1000, the concentration of the active substance after rainfall was up to five times higher in combination with systemic agents, and even up to 10 times higher with contact agents, when compared to customary versions.

When drying, the spray mixture produces a starch layer on the leaf, which means plant protectants and fertilizers are stored much like in a cushion. In the occurrence of rain or dew, this cushion fills itself with water. A strong sticking gel is produced on the surface, which spreads out further with the contacting agent (wetting properties).

Systemic agents that were not able to enter the plant immediately after the spraying, are stored in the starch layer and are later – after coming in contact with water – emitted towards the plant. That way, the concentration of the active component increases. This “cushion-effect“ can last up to several weeks, depending on duration and frequency of the rainfall, as well as quantity of usage.

Shelf life 24 months – if stored in cool, frost-proof place away from direct sunlight, use within four weeks after opening

Further application

Used as adhesion enhancer and wetting agent for stable hygiene, for leaf shine, as root fertilizer, for erosion protection, anti-leeching, hydro-seeding, ground improvement, as thickening agent, additive for seed stain, starter for rock flour and fertilization of fermentation residues (manure)

Application/processing

homogenize before use, empty/clean tank (PAMIRA®-Rücknahme)

add CropCover CC-1000 to the spraying water while constantly mixing

then add plant protectant

Application recommendations (quantity required and spraying sequence) for the protectants must be strictly adhered to

miscible with almost any common plant protectant

no clogging of spray nozzles during spray break

evtl. Bodensatz lässt sich wieder aufmischen

do not mix with DOMAMON® L26

Caution

Even if CropCover CC-1000 is not added to the spray mixture, we always recommend testing tank-mixtures with more than one product first, by using several liters, waiting at least 15 minutes and draining it into a fine sieve. From experience we know that incompatibility of protectants mostly stem from additives used for formulation which are often not listed in the safety data sheet. Since composition of the co-formulants often changes, we do not provide any guarantee on the mixing ratio. Therefor, when trying out a new mixing combination, mixing trials must be conducted in advance. Our products have never caused any kind of gelatinization since market entry in 2009.

Degradation behavior

completely bio-degradable

depending on formulation, quantity used and weather conditions, application is stable for several weeks

Safety

Handling of the product is safe (non-hazardous). For more information consult the safety data sheet

Technical details

Viscose solution 1 – 2 Pas

Usable with common injection units

Layer thickness of the dry substance 1 g/m² = 0,8µm

Rain proof from 40 up to 100 mm depending on application rate

MulchCover MC-1000

MulchCover MC-1000 is added to the spray mixture in order to slow down the relocation of herbicides into deeper soil levels, in advance. Since a polymer layer forms itself directly on the seeds, the top soil is strengthened. This layer, including plant protectants and fertilizers, enters the soil more slowly, stays in the root area longer and thus provides the plant with the protectant for a longer time at higher concentration. Herbicides are able to act sustainably and protect lower-lying crop (and vital soil-dwelling organisms) from damage, as even during heavy rainfall, leaching of the active substance into the soil – which would cause the herbicide’s relocation- is prevented from happening. While drying previously mentioned protection re-forms, until the layer has been completely biodegraded by soil organisms. Ridge cultivation is protected from erosion.

If the protecting layer of the mulch cover is not provided on the soil surface , the plant protectant seeps into lower-lying layers and is wasted. In addition moisture escapes faster which results in drought stress. The seed may then be swept away, resulting in lasting damage of the seedling.

Shelf life 24 months – if stored in cool, frost-proof place away from direct sunlight, use within four weeks after opening

Further applications

Used as adhesion enhancer and wetting agent for stable hygiene, for leaf shine, as root fertilizer, for erosion protection, anti-leeching, hydro-seeding, ground improvement, as thickening agent, additive for seed stain, starter for rock flour and fertilization of fermentation residues (manure)

Application/processing

homogenize before use, empty/clean tank (PAMIRA®-Rücknahme)

add MulchCover MC-1000 to the spraying water while constantly mixing

then add plant protectant

application recommendations (quantity required and spraying sequence) for the protectants must be strictly adhered to

miscible with almost any common plant protectant

no clogging of spray nozzles during spray break

sediment can be reused

do not mix with DOMAMON® L26

Caution

Even if MulchCover MC-1000 is not added to the spray mixture, we always recommend testing tank-mixtures with more than one product first, by using several liters, waiting at least 15 minutes and draining it into a fine sieve. From experience we know that incompatibility of protectants mostly stems from additives used for formulation which are often not listed in the safety data sheet. Since composition of the co-formulants often changes, we do not provide any guarantee on the mixing ratio. Therefor, when trying out a new mixing combination, mixing trials must be conducted in advance. Our products have never caused any kind of gelatinization since market entry in 2009.

Degradation behavior

completely bio-degradable

depending on formulation, quantity used and weather conditions, application is stable for several weeks

Safety

Handling of the product is safe (non-hazardous). For more information consult the safety data sheet

Technical details

Viscose solution 1 – 2 Pas

Usable with common injection units

Layer thickness of the dry substance 1 g/m² = 0,8µm

Rain proof from 40 up to 100 mm depending on application rate

ErosionControl EC-1000

ErosionControl EC-1000 is a multipurpose product which is obtained by mixing the protectants CropCover CC-1000 and MulchCover MC-1000 with each other at a ratio of one to one. Therefor the product contains the great features of both CropCover CC-1000 (excellent adhesion of the protectant to the plant) and MulchCover MC-1000 (soil protection etc.).

It is used together in combination with herbicides for pre-emergence applications and can also be self-mixed by adding CropCover CC-1000 to MulchCover MC-1000. The mixing ratio with water is dependent on present weeds and the weed-free spaces.

E.g. if the total of weeds takes up 60% of the field, a mixture of 60% CropCover CC-1000 and 40% MulchCover MC-1000 is recommended.

leaf and soil treatment in one

relocation-protection

combines adhesion enhancement on the plant with reduced wastage through leaching

Shelf life 24 months – if stored in cool, frost-proof place away from direct sunlight, use within four weeks after opening

Further applications

Used as adhesion enhancer and wetting agent for stable hygiene, for leaf shine, as root fertilizer, for erosion protection, anti-leeching, hydro-seeding, ground improvement, as thickening agent, additive for seed stain, starter for rock flour and fertilization of fermentation residues (manure)

Application/processing

homogenize before use, empty/clean tank (PAMIRA®-Rücknahme)

add ErosionControl EC-1000 to the spraying water while constantly mixing

then add plant protectant

application recommendations (quantity required and spraying sequence) for the protectants must be strictly adhered to

miscible with almost any common plant protectant

no clogging of spray nozzles during spray break

evtl. Bodensatz lässt sich wieder aufmischen

do not mix with DOMAMON® L26

Caution

Even if ErosionControl EC-1000 is not added to the spray mixture, we always recommend testing tank-mixtures with more than one product first, by using several liters, waiting at least 15 minutes and draining it into a fine sieve. From experience we know that incompatibility of protectants mostly stems from additives used for formulation which are often not listed in the safety data sheet. Since composition of the co-formulants often changes, we do not provide any guarantee on the mixing ratio. Therefor, when trying out a new mixing combination, mixing trials must be conducted in advance. Our products have never caused any kind of gelatinization since market entry in 2009.

Degradation behavior

completely bio-degradable

depending on formulation, quantity used and weather conditions, application is stable for several weeks

Safety

Handling of the product is safe (non-hazardous). For more information consult the safety data sheet

Technical details

Viscose solution 1 – 2 Pas

Usable with common injection units

Layer thickness of the dry substance 1 g/m² = 0,8µm

Rain proof from 40 up to 100 mm depending on application rate

Application in paper and cardboard industry

Amylofol® P is an eco-friendly, starch-based product and stands out with following features:

We are currently conducting research to make our product water-proof (hydrophobic) in addition.

Company

Amynova polymers® GmbH was founded mid 2006 under the name Wolfen Polymer GmbH.

Located in the ChemiePark Bitterfeld-Wolfen the enterprise benefits from the region’s competence through countless synergies.

Using nature’s full potential and processing natural raw materials for the production of plastic has gained more and more importance over the years. Fossil resources becoming progressively rare is resulting in a constant price increase, especially for oil and natural gas. This demand for naturally based products at competitive prices was what challenged the research team to successfully develop a new polymer solution. It was registered under the brand-name Amylofol®.

Due to its characteristics Amylofol® is applicable to countless areas such as agriculture, paper, food and pharmaceutical industry.

We are reinforced in our efforts by constantly being confronted with new issues which are to be solved through our innovation.

About us

We are an enterprise engaged in production and sales of coatings for efficient plant protection -
environment-friendly and reliable.